52 pages • 1 hour read
Jodi PicoultA Spark of Light
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Published in 2019, Jodi Picoult’s novel A Spark of Light tells the story of a gunman’s attack on an abortion clinic from multiple points of view, examining the lives of different characters and the events that lead them to the clinic on that day. Sensitive issues such as abortion, sexual assault, gun violence, death, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicide, and addiction are discussed in the book.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult has garnered praise for its timely and bold exploration of reproductive rights, featuring complex characters and multiple perspectives. However, some readers have found the reverse chronological storytelling a bit confusing. While many appreciate the emotional depth and intricate narrative, others feel it can be overly didactic at times.
Who Should Read A Spark of Light?
Readers who appreciate Jodi Picoult's signature blend of emotional depth and provocative ethical dilemmas would enjoy A Spark of Light. Fans of books like The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas and Small Great Things by Picoult herself, which tackle timely social justice issues through multiple perspectives, will find this novel compelling and thought-provoking.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
HL790LBook Details
Realistic Fiction
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Identity: Gender
Emotions/Behavior: Guilt
Emotions/Behavior: Love
Health / Medicine
Trauma / Abuse / Violence